Najib launches his govt's first IPTV site - TODAYonline

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday unveiled his administration's first Internet protocol television site (IPTV), saying that the move would enable the government to disseminate information to Malaysians in "real-time". Speaking at a glitzy launch, Mr Najib said "1Malaysia TV" would allow "speedy" and "accurate" information to be disseminated to the public. He acknowledged that there was currently an information "vacuum" with regard to news and issues affecting the country, causing Malaysians to turn to "other sources" online to gain information. Mr Najib said: "We do not have a choice. We have to disseminate fast and accurate information to the rakyat (people). When there is a vacuum, that vacuum is filled with (information through) other sources, sometimes it is mixed with fairy tales, false news and slander." He called on politicians and govern...